Nor Cal Opels on the Lawn Jun 2009

[opelwasp]

You are invited to the first annual Nor Cal Opels on the Lawn.

When: June 6 2009

Where: Sacramento (see link below)

Nor Cal Opels on the Lawn

[michaedo]

I'm flattered that Chris considers that green stuff growing
in my back yard to be a lawn, (and with a capital "L" at
that.) More in keeping as to where most of us have found
our Opels I'd like to rename the TGT - Opels in the Weeds.
With the threat of being guests of honor looming over them
my goats are hard at it to get the weeds down to at least
knee high by the 6th. And don't worry, I've got almost all
of them trained not to climb on the hoods of cars. Got
enough room in back for upwards of a dozen cars so come
one, come all, games, prizes, lap dances, nah, just kiddin',
I don't do lap dances, unless you're a really good tipper.

[ungermm]

Originally Posted by michaedo unless you're a really good tipper.

I'll be working that day hopefully for really good tippers. That is the date for the running of the Belmont Stakes and I've already committed to being knee deep in beer and maybe tips .
Jerry

[opelwasp]

Originally Posted by opelwasp You are invited to the first annual Nor Cal Opels on the Lawn. When: June 6 2009 Where: Sacramento (see link below) Nor Cal Opels on the Lawn

This is a family event so bring them along!

[West Coast GT]

Count me in.

[BMWonly]

I will be there. Bringing my wife and the girls. Guess we need 2 cars ...
Thanks, Don, for the invitation, great idea.

Dieter

[michaedo]

Howdy folks,
The powers that be at Raley's don't figure I'm worthy of a
day off next Saturday. If I work at midnight
that won't be a problem otherwise here's a couple options:
Chris (opelwasp) can be host pro tem till I get home, or,
we can reschedule for the next day (Sunday), or, I can,
all of a sudden like, come down with a bad case of
Opelitis.
Let me or Chris know what should be done.
Thanks,
Don.

[opelwasp]

Well I spoke to Don, we are still on for June 6. I will be officiating till he gets home. See ya all soon.

[grslightng02]

Sound good I plan on being there. Thanks for calling me Chris and letting me know.

[GTRoy]

Sacramento Saturday is on my list of must do's. Thanks Chris for call/reminder

[traytodd]

I would love to come but at this point in time, do not count on me being there. I will keep my options open for the day. Quentin may come home so if he does, I will let you know. Chris, sorry I missed your call last night. My cell phone only works intermittently here at the house.

Terry
Placerville

[opelwasp]

Hey all, you have a favorite comfy folding chair, bring it. Don doesn't have enough to go around. OSH has them for $10 if you need one quick.

[West Coast GT]

RSVP: My wife and I will be there.

Looks like rain (in June????) on Thursday / Friday. I don't know about Saturday yet.

But just yesterday I waxed & buffed the GT for our annual 6-month dry season! It can't rain. I promise to sacrifice a piece of ground up cow. And a beer.

[michaedo]

Howdy folks,
Beans, burgers, buns, and beer bought.
Goats eating grass like their life depended
on it. (it does!)
Tried out the horseshoe pit last night, workin'
good.
No rain in the forecast for tomorrow, temp to
be 75*, can't beat that.
(by the way, if the kids (or you) are expecting to see
farm animals here, I'm only kidding about the goats.)
See you here.
Don.
Hiway 50 east to 59th st offramp, turn right at the light,
go across the bridge (59th street bridge song, remember
that one? Slow down, you're movin' to fast, got to make
the morning last......) anyway, get across the bridge, second
house down on the right, across from the church.

Coming from the east you have to get off at 65th, go through the
light to 59th st, turn left and there you are.

[traytodd]

I am definitely not going to make. Have a good time. I will be thinking about y'all.

Terry

[opelwasp]

Well we had a great time at the Nor Cal Opels on the Lawn. We had 4 Opels show up. 2 GT's a manta and a 1900 wagon. There were about 14 of us. All in all it was great food and great fellowship. Roy ended up stopping by with his daughter after everyone had left.

Thanks Don for the use of your back yard. Hopefully next year we will have more attend. Next year I won't plan it on Dennis' birthday.

Thanks to all who attended:
Dieter and family
Keith and wife
Neil and dog
DJ and beer
Roy and daughter a little late
Don and his BBQ grill and yard

[BMWonly]

I agree, great day on the lawn. Too bad we missed Roy.

Here are a few pictures.

Thanks Don !!!

[michaedo]

thanks to all for coming, the weather couldn't have
been more favorable, that's for sure. My neighbor's
birthday party picked up just as everyone departed,
so, being the good neighbor that I am, I had to go
over and help celebrate. All in all, made for a 24 hour
day. Don't want to do that very often. C-ya.

[West Coast GT]

Don,
Thank you for hosting the get together. You went above & beyond with all the grilling and providing hamburgers & drinks. And yes, the weather couldn't have been better.

[grslightng02]

Yes Thank you for hosting Don. It was great to have a get together that was local and excellent weather.

Now where for our next get together in August????

[West Coast GT]

Originally Posted by grslightng02 ... Now where for our next get together in August????

Top of Mt. Hamilton perhaps. I believe the Opel group has a standing offer that includes the 1st round of drinks for any that make the trip if the host's family still owns the restaurant. If I'm wrong, then it appears I'll be obligated to provide the 1st round.

[opelwasp]

Dieter offered to have a pool party at his place in august.

[ungermm]

Originally Posted by West Coast GT Top of Mt. Hamilton perhaps. I believe the Opel group has a standing offer that includes the 1st round of drinks for any that make the trip if the host's family still owns the restaurant. If I'm wrong, then it appears I'll be obligated to provide the 1st round.

As Keith says plus more, I will buy anyone a drink that brings their Opel up to the restaurant anytime that I'm there. However, I never know until sometimes the last minute if I'm needed or not. Sometimes we just aren't that busy and I'm not needed. That's just the way of the times. Don't know how many of you would like to make a trip to the East hills of San Jose, but if enough of you would like to make a run up the hill, I will host a get together there.
From the East side of San Jose, our place is just 15 minutes up Mt. Hamilton Rd. Mt. Hamilton Grandview Restaurant. If you go another 45 minutes up to the top of the mountain you would be at Lick Observatory. I was thinking a Saturday afternoon in Oct. or Nov. would be a good time of the year to make this run. Another good time would be March - May. The best place to be in August is near the cool ocean breezes of the California coast. Jerry